Monday, April 28 is the National Day of Mourning to remember and honour those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace. All HPL Branches will observe a minute of silence at 11am to honour their memories.
April 28: National Day of Mourning
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
Westdale Branch: Polling Station
Monday, April 28 is Election Day in Canada. Westdale Branch is open 9:30am-9:30pm as a polling station. Please bring one piece of ID to vote. Please note there will be a minute of silence at 11am in honour of the National Day of Mourning.
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Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
City of Hamilton IT Maintenance
Due to City IT maintenance, HPL's catalogue and digital resources will not be available on Sunday, April 27 between midnight and 1am. We apologize for the inconvenience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
Extended Access at Freelton Branch Unavailable
Extended Access at Freelton Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
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Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 12:00pm
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Closure, May 5-31
From Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 31, the Ancaster Branch will be temporarily closed due to a roof and HVAC replacement. During this time, service hours will be available at the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The last day to pick up your Holds is Thursday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 11:00am
Central Library - Microfilm Machine
The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available, but it doesn't print. We aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:30pm
Barton Branch - Roof Repair
Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions will continue until April 25. Thank you for your patience.
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 3:30pm
Sherwood Branch - Basement Renovation
The first phase of renovations will begin at the Sherwood Branch from April 10 to May 2. During this time, noise disruptions may occur throughout the branch due to a basement renovation. Parking, access to the building, and collections will not be affected. Thank you for your patience. www.hpl.ca/sherwood
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Monday, April 7, 2025 - 8:30am
Phishing Scheme
Please be aware of online phishing attempts impersonating Hamilton Public Library and Library Staff. HPL does not solicit paid freelance opportunities through social media or other messaging applications. HPL does not request personal or banking information through social media or require financial compensation when reviewing job applications. Please report phishing schemes to communications@hpl.ca. If you think you are a victim of fraud, please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am
Branch Hours This Week
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See all Holiday Closures.Monday, April 28 is the National Day of Mourning to remember and honour those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace. All HPL Branches will observe a minute of silence at 11am to honour their memories.
*Self-Serve = Extended Access to Branch outside of Staffed Hours.
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Learn more about self-serve extended access at HPL.
Ancaster Branch
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Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pmSunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm300 Wilson Street EastL9G 2B9 Ancaster
Barton Branch
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Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pmSunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm571 Barton Street EastL8L 2Z4 Hamilton
Binbrook Branch
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Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pmSunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm2641 Regional Road 56L0R 1C0 Binbrook
Bookmobile
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Saturday: 10:30 am-4:00 pmSunday: Closed
Monday: 4:00 pm-6:30 pm
Tuesday: 11:00 am-6:30 pm
Wednesday: 11:00 am-6:30 pm
Thursday: 10:30 am-6:30 pm
Friday: 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Saturday: 10:30 am-4:00 pm
*Carlisle Branch
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Saturday: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-12:00 pmSunday: Closed
Monday: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-10:00 am
Self-Serve: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Wednesday: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-10:00 am
Self-Serve: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Self-Serve: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-12:00 pm277 Carlisle RoadL0R 1H2 Carlisle
Central Library
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Saturday: 8:00 am-5:00 pmSunday: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Monday: 8:00 am-8:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-8:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-8:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-8:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm55 York BoulevardL8N 4E4 Hamilton
Concession Branch
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Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pmSunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm565 Concession StreetL8V 1A8 Hamilton
Dundas Branch
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Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pmSunday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Monday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm18 Ogilvie StL9H 2S2 Dundas
*Freelton Branch
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Saturday: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-12:00 pmSunday: Closed
Monday: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-10:00 am
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-10:00 am
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-10:00 am
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Thursday: 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Self-Serve: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-12:00 pm1803 Brock RoadL0R 1K0 Freelton
*Greensville Branch
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Saturday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pmSunday: Closed
Monday: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Self-Serve: 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Self-Serve: 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Saturday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm625 Harvest RdL9H 5K8 Greensville
Kenilworth Branch
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Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pmSunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm103 Kenilworth Avenue NorthL8H 4R6 Hamilton
Locke Branch
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Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pmSunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm285 Locke Street SouthL8P 4C2 Hamilton
*Lynden Branch
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Saturday: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-12:00 pmSunday: Closed
Monday: 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Self-Serve: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Tuesday: 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Self-Serve: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Wednesday: 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Self-Serve: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Thursday: 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Self-Serve: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-12:00 pm110 Lynden RdL0R 1T0 Hamilton
Mount Hope Branch
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Saturday: 12:00 pm-5:00 pmSunday: Closed
Monday: 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Wednesday: 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm3027 Homestead Drive, RR1L0R 1W0 Mount Hope
Parkdale Branch
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Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pmSunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm256 Parkdale Ave NL8H 5X7 Hamilton
Red Hill Branch
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Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pmSunday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Monday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm695 Queenston RoadL8G 1A1 Hamilton
Saltfleet Branch
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Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pmSunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm131 Grays RoadL8G 3V3 Stoney Creek
Sherwood Branch
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Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pmSunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm467 Upper Ottawa StreetL8T 3T3 Hamilton
Stoney Creek Branch
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Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pmSunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm777 Highway 8L8E 5J4 Stoney Creek
Terryberry Branch
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Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pmSunday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Monday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm100 Mohawk Road WestL9C 1W1 Hamilton
Turner Park Branch
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Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pmSunday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Monday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm352 Rymal Road EastL9B 1C2 Hamilton
Valley Park Branch
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Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pmSunday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Monday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm970 Paramount Dr.L8J 1Y2 Stoney Creek
Waterdown Branch
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Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pmSunday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Monday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm163 Dundas St EL8N 2Z7 Waterdown
Westdale Branch
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Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pmSunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm955 King Street WestL8S 1K9 Hamilton
